Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2015 9 August 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a wide variety of good quality resources, activities and learning experiences. She teaches children about different people, communities and customs. Children have a good awareness of the world in which they live.  Children are confident and happy. They share warm and caring relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She is continually improving her own professional development and, ultimately, outcomes for children. The childminder regularly seeks advice from, and shares good practice with, other childcare practitioners.  The childminder reflects on all aspects of her provision and demonstrates a good understanding of her strengths and priorities for improvement. The childminder acts on the views gathered from parents and children to further drive improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Teaching does not provide the optimum level of challenge to children to enable them to make even better progress in their learning.  The childminder does not fully involve parents in gathering information about their children's starting points.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 use information from observations and assessment of children's learning to incorporate more challenge in activities to help all children make further good progress  enhance the assessment of children's starting points by gathering more information from parents about children's prior learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector toured the areas of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of all aspects of child protection. She has completed child protection training and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. Children regularly practise fire drills to ensure that they know how to evacuate the premises safely in an emergency. Comprehensive risk assessments are efficiently used to ensure the premises are safe and secure. Children's progress is monitored well. A range of strategies have been established with other providers to share information about the children. This effectively supports continuity of children's care and learning. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents so they are fully informed of the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are regularly observed by the childminder as they play and explore. She identifies their next steps in learning and incorporates these into planned activities. Any gaps in children's learning are effectively identified. The childminder takes action to ensure children make good progress or requests external support from other professionals. A newly established online assessment system allows parents to easily access and contribute to their children's learning journey records. This enables them to continue their children's learning at home. Children enjoy choosing activities independently. The childminder knows the children's interests and ensures there are resources available to motivate and engage children in their play. Children enthusiastically use props as they share stories and sing songs with the childminder. They learn to listen and extend their vocabulary. Children develop mathematical concepts. For example, as they play with play dough children talk

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

about making big and small red noses. The childminder plans opportunities to build on children's next steps. For example, they learn to use scissors by cutting pieces of the play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in procedures enable the childminder to cater for children's individual care needs from the start. She knows the children well and helps them to feel secure. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder supports the children as they learn to respect each other, take turns and share resources fairly. Children's health is promoted well. They are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder teaches the children about good personal hygiene through everyday routines. Children enjoy regular walks in the local area. They access parks and other places of interest in addition to the well-equipped garden. This provides opportunities for fresh air and exercise to develop children's physical skills and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder teaches the children key skills, such as counting and writing their name through play. This helps to prepare children for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419296 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 851992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Asfordby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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